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Illinois Digital Equity Capacity Grant
Goals of the IDEC
The goal of the Illinois Digital Equity Capacity Grant (IDEC) grant program is to ensure that all people and communities across Illinois have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy. Illinois is set to receive more than $30 million to achieve its digital equity goals over the next five years.
The IDEC grant program is specifically aligned with activities and goals identified in the State Digital Equity Plan in order to increase digital equity and support digital inclusion activities to benefit all Illinoisans.
Click here for Questions & Answers on the Illinois Digital Equity Capacity Grant.
IDEC Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Template
Illinois Digital Capacity Grant (IDEC) Information Sheet
IDEC Technical Assistance Webinar – Recording | Slides
Attend IDEC Virtual Office Hours Tuesdays at 10:00 am and Fridays at 2:00 pm through March 14!
IDEC Resources
Toolkits
- General Grants Glossary
- Tips for a Great Grant Application
- Leveraging Data for Storytelling: IDEC (coming soon)
- Project Types: Device Distribution, Tech Support, and Digital Literacy
- Project Types: Computer Technology Centers and Community Broadband Planning
- Project Types: Digital Navigator Programs (coming soon)
The Illinois Office of Broadband Can Help!
The Illinois Office of Broadband can answer questions and provide capacity building workshops upon request.
E-mail broadband@illinois.gov or visit dceo.illinois.gov/broadband for more information.